Airfix 1:72 RNLI Shannon Class Lifeboat Starter Set - GROUP BUILD

[GaryG64]

Well I'm done. Nice little build for a first model, got everything you need and not too many parts. Very little flash but need to be gentle with the rails and aerials. Screaming out for a coat of gloss so I think airfix should have included that. Pantherman
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Looks great!

 

[Pantherman]

Looks great!

Thanks Gary. Pm

 

[GaryG64]

I think I'll just leave my railing grey. I'll be able to finish up Monday/Tuesday.

Friday I'll order my big rig for the upcoming GB

Title?
Convoy from the 1970's movie of the same title.

Here is a video with the song Convoy sung by C.W. McCall

That's a big 10-4 Rubber Ducky.

 

[Pantherman]

I think I'll just leave my railing grey. I'll be able to finish up Monday/Tuesday.

Friday I'll order my big rig for the upcoming GB

Title?
Convoy from the 1970's movie of the same title.

Here is a video with the song Convoy sung by C.W. McCall

That's a big 10-4 Rubber Ducky.

As long as I'm not pig pen...........I'm in. PM

 

[JOHN R]

Congratulations, looks a fine build, more so with out using those tools.

 

[Pantherman]

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Congratulations, looks a fine build, more so with out using those tools.

Thanks John. Pantherman

 

[foenetik]

Priming mine now. I've never built a watercraft or an Airfix kit but my blade had the toughest time cutting through the sprues except the tiny railings. Is the plastic always this hard with Airfix? Other than that, it's a pretty fun build. I was going to go completely out of box but I had too many glue thumb prints lol.

 

[foenetik]

Did anyone else notice that the rails in the front of the cabin are black while the rest are silver?

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I will now! Glad I didnt start painting yet. I definitely would have made that mistake.

 

[Bear43]

Priming mine now. I've never built a watercraft or an Airfix kit but my blade had the toughest time cutting through the sprues except the tiny railings. Is the plastic always this hard with Airfix? Other than that, it's a pretty fun build. I was going to go completely out of box but I had too many glue thumb prints lol.

Yeah, this plastic was quite hard. Most Airfix kits I have built have used a more pliable plastic. Not sure they changed the formulation up or what.

 

[Pantherman]

Yeah, this plastic was quite hard. Most Airfix kits I have built have used a more pliable plastic. Not sure they changed the formulation up or what.

Definitely harder. Thought it was just me struggling with the knife. Pantherman

 

[TimM63]

Did anyone have issues with decal's breaking? I've had three decals separate apart. Almost as if they were cut.

 

[Pantherman]

Did anyone have issues with decal's breaking? I've had three decals separate apart. Almost as if they were cut.

I had no issues with them. Pantherman

 

[TimM63]

Thought I would update my build. I have five decals and a few parts left to put on. Not quite completed.

 

[TimM63]

Thought I would update my build. I have five decals and a few parts left to put on. Not quite completed.

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I'm calling this one done. I enjoyed this kit. I did miss the side cutters and tweezers. (And my airbrush)
Overall this is a great starter kit for a newbie.

 

[GaryG64]

I think I'm finished.

 

[Bear43]

I'm hoping to wrap up this weekend. I've been so swamped with work this week I haven't gotten much accomplished.

 

[GaryG64]

I think I'm finished.

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Oooops. I forgot the antennas

 

[TimM63]

Oooops. I forgot the antennas

I wasn't going to say anything.

 

[Pantherman]

Oooops. I forgot the antennas

Thought the carpet monster got them and the anchor???????? Pantherman

 

[wjbrandel]

Thought the carpet monster got them and the anchor???????? Pantherman

The carpet monster has an eternal hunger for plastic